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Fall Meeting

The Fall Meetingwill be held September 15 - 17, 2017 in Natick, MA, hosted by the Broomstones Ladies CC. The host hotel is the Hampton Inn. Reservations can be made by calling (855) 243-1338 and asking for group code WCA or by clicking on this link and entering Group Code WCA. Reservations must be made before August 17, 2017 to get the group rate.

The nearest airport is Boston's Logan International Airport, which is about a 30 minute drive from the hotel. Trans- portation to the hotel is available via the Logan Express Bus to Farmington and then the Hotel Shuttle.

The links to meeting information, listed below, will be established as they become available.

Senior Women's National Bonspiel Information

The 36th USWCA Senior Women's National Bonspiel will be held in Tempe, Arizona at the Coyotes Curling Club November 29 - December 3, 2017. A bonus event, Super Senior Fun Day, has been added for curlers 65 years of age or older. The host hotel will be the Hyatt Place Tempe/Phoenix Airport. For information on both events, and on how to make reservations at the host hotel, please go to the Senior Women's Bonspiel 2017 page.

Save the date for these future USWCA Senior National Bonspiels:

November 28 - December 2, 2018, Host - Centerville CC

November 20 - 24, 2019, Host - Albany, NY

November 11 - 15, 2020, Host - Columbus CC

Dates TBD, 2021, Host - Denver CC

5-Year & Under Events Scheduled

East: December 8 - 10, 2017, Chesapeake Curling Club, Open

Wisconsin: January 19 - 22, 2018, Appleton Curling Club, Open

Central: March 16 - 17, 2018, Bowling Green Curling Club, Women's

West II: March 2018, Denver Curling Club, Open

Central: Dates TBD, Chicago Curling Club, Open

West I: Dates TBD, Host TBD, Open

The goal of these events is to give newer curlers a chance to participate in bonspiels, meet other new curlers, and play positions they normally would not play. Curlers will feel less concern about attending regular bonspiels after they have played against others with the same level of experience.

All curlers with five or less years of experience are eligible to participate.

For more information and applications for the 5-Year and Under events, click on this link to the 5 Year and Under Page page.

Winter Meeting

The Winter Meeting was February 13 - 16, 2017, in Brown Deer, WI, hosted by the Kettle Moraine and Milwaukee Curling Clubs. The Four Points Hotel (Four Points by Sheraton Milwaukee North Shore) was the host hotel.

National Bonspiel Information

The 69th USWCA National Bonspiel was held at the Milwaukee Curling Club in Cedarburg, Wisconsin. The host hotel was the Four Points by Sheraton Milwaukee North Shore in Brown Deer, WI. For more information, go to the National Bonspiel 2017 page.

Save the dates for these future USWCA National Bonspiels:

February 14 - 18, 2018, Host - Triangle CC

February 13 - 17, 2019, Host - Chicago CC

All-American

The All-American is an inner-club event held during the curling season by member clubs throughout the United States. The USWCA provides beautiful pins to each member club for the event.

This event was designed to encourage the involvement of women - especially new and less experienced women curlers - so they may have a bonspiel experience within their own clubs.

For more information about the All-American, click on this link to the All-American page.

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The Heart of Curling!

The United States Women's Curling Association was formed to promote and conserve the best interests and the true spirit of the game of curling. The USWCA unites women's curling clubs throughout the United States to cultivate friendly relations among its members and their clubs, to promote international friendships, to preserve the tradition and literature of the game and to hold women's curling events each year.

The Mission: To develop, nurture and promote the sport of curling among today's women and all youth. Indeed, the USWCA is the Heart of Curling.

Creating a Book for the USWCA 75th Anniversary

(May 16, 2017) The USWCA will be celebrating its 75th Anniversary in 2021, just 4 years from now. We are looking for individuals interested in helping to assemble the anniversary book. If you worked on your school's yearbook, this might be just the project for you. For more information about the type of skills and help needed, click on the flyer to the left.

Thanks in advance for your assistance.

Circuit Results for 2016 - 2017

(August 4, 2017) The Women's Circuit results from the 2016 - 2017 season have been posted. Please go the the Results page to view the document. Thank you to everyone that participated.

All-American Results for 2016-2017

(April 21,2017) As another curling season comes to an end, the results from the All-American bonspiels held throughout the year are in. Please go to the All-American page to see which clubs participated, the names of the winning players, and some of their pictures.

A New Circuit Bonspiel Has Been Added

(March 14, 2017) The Fort Wayne Curling Club is hosting the latest Circuit Bonspiel to be added to the list for this season. Come to the Stone Cold Beauties Bonspiel April 21 - 23, 2017. Go to the Participating Bonspiels page for more information.

All 5 & Under Bonspiels are Complete

(March 27, 2017) The results from the West II Open Challenge and the results from the Wisconsin Women's Challenge have been posted to the 5 Year and Under Bonspiel page. Congratulations to the Grant rink from Granite Curling Club and the Hampton rink from the Madison Curling Club.

Next year Chesapeake CC will hold the East Open Challenge December 8 - 10, 2017. Appleton CC will host the Wisconsin Open Challenge January 19 - 22, 2018. The Women's Challenge will be held in the Central Region at the Bowling Green CC March 16 - 17, 2018. Denver CC will be hosting the West II Open Challenge in March. And the Central Open Challenge will be hosted by Chicago CC, dates to be determined. Save the dates. More information on these will be posted this Fall.

All Junior Bonspiels Complete for the 2016-2017 Season

(March 22, 2017) The last of the 3 regions completed their Junior Bonspiel on March 5, 2017. To see the results from the East Region hosted by the Schenectady Curling Club, go to the Junior Bonspiel page.

A New Event - Super Senior Fun Day - to be hosted by Coyotes Curling Club

(March 15, 2017) A bonus included with this year's invitation to the USWCA Senior Women's Bonspiel is the addition of a new event; the Super Senior Fun Day. The event will be hosted by the Coyotes Curling Club. This is not a USWCA national event but ladies 65 years and older are invited to a day of friendship and fun to warm up their skills one day prior to the Sr. Women's Bonspiel. Go to the Senior Women's Bonspiel 2017 page for more information.

Save the Date for the USWCA Senior Women's Bonspiel

(March 14, 2017) The 36th USWCA Senior Women's Bonspiel will be held at the Coyotes Curling Club in Tempe, Arizona on November 29 - December 3, 2017. The theme for the bonspiel is Desert Jewels. For more information and intent/application forms, go to the Senior Women's Bonspiel 2017 page.

2017 USWCA National Bonspiel

(February 21, 2017) The 69th USWCA National Bonspiel, "Bikes and Brew - Thunder on the Ice", was held at the Milwaukee Curling Club in Cedarburg, Wisconsin February 16 - 19, 2017. Congratulations to the Roessler rink form the Centerville Curling Club in Galesville, WI on winning their second National Bonspiel back to back. The team members, pictured here left to right were skip Laura Roessler, vice Sara Hein, second Elyse Sorenson, and lead Toni Paisley. The theme of the bonspiel celebrated the legacy of the Harley Davidson company and the history of beer brewing which helped make Milwaukee famous. The field of 32 teams began their competition bright and early Thursday morning with the first draw at 7:30 am (CST). Please go to the National Bonspiel 2017 page for results and more information.

(The photograph of the winning team is the property of Charli and is used here with her permission.)

USWCA Scot Tour 2016 Team Wins the Marguerite Roberts Quaich

(February 16, 2017) The 2016 Scot Tour team, pictured here in their red blazers, are awarded the Marguerite Roberts Quaich by Gilean Hoenke. Gilean, pictured in the center in gray, is the daughter of Marguerite Roberts. The Royal Caledonian Curling Club article about the Scot Tour can be read here. For the article in the Curling News, go the the About page. The link is in the lower right corner. For additional more information about the USWCA 2016 Scot Tour, go to the 2016 Scot Tour Daily Report page.

2016 USWCA Senior Women's National Bonspiel

(December 4, 2016) Congratulations to the team from the Schenectady Curling Club for winning the 35th annual Senior Women's Bonspiel held at the Waltham Curling Club in Triumph, Illinois. The members of the team, pictured here right to left, were skip Dorothy Szymaszek, vice Fay Navratil, second Denise Cashmere, and lead Michele Moffitt.

The 24 participating teams were welcomed to a host home on Thursday night and entertained and educated by a Celtic fiddler on Friday night. The meals at both locations were exceptional. The volunteers from the club took good care of their visitors and all agreed the bonspiel was delightful.

Fall Message from the USWCA President

(November 3, 2016) The USWCA Fall Meetings in Pewaukee have come and gone. Much work was accomplished by many, whether attending in person, via a conference call, or by having input with committees prior to the meetings. The meetings followed our new organizational structure, which was initiated in Fairbanks this past February. My personal observation of the structure of meetings: works well and the format clearly defines the responsibilities of each office and the relationship of each officer to the individual committees. This format also allows for adaptability of scheduling.

On a personal level, I want to thank all of the Women of the USWCA who took the time to travel to Pewaukee and make the many contributions that served to make these meetings successful. A very special THANK YOU to Secretary - Judi Page, Meeting Coordinator - Nancy Wilhelm, Special Assistant to All - Dae Jean Jahnke for their attention to detail in planning and running the meetings. Also, kudos to the Kettle Moraine Kettles who helped at the meetings and worked at the President's Dinner on Friday night, September 16. A shout out and big thank you to Past USWCA President Jeannie Borland and USWCA Past Treasurer, Mary Glowacki for covering and reporting on the many meetings 2nd VP Martha Mozzarella's absence necessitated. This is further proof we have so many women who continue to serve in many capacities, even after their elected terms end.

It was a pleasure for the USWCA to recognize recent USCA Hall of Fame inductee Lori Mountford to those in attendance at the dinner on Saturday, September 17. USWCA Past President and current USWCA/USCA Liaison Jennifer Standard introduced Lori and congratulated her on behalf of the USWCA. Lori honors us with her participation in our organization and with all she has contributed to our venerable sport over the years. Congratulations to Lori.

As I write this message, I am smiling. Twenty members of the USWCA are gathering in Newark, NJ for the 2016 Scot Tour. A marvelous adventure awaits them and they will be adding to the many great memories they have already started to collect as members of the tour. Safe travels to all. We can all look forward to hearing and learning about the three plus weeks they spend curling with the Scottish ladies of the RCC and the cultural experiences they will experience amongst their hosts. Follow Team USWCA on social media and on our website. There will be daily updates from Scotland.

On November 30, the Waltham Curling Club, in Triumph, Illinois will be hosting USWCA Senior Women from across the country for the USWCA Sr. National Bonspiel. "The Seniors" participants look forward to meeting up with old friends and fellow competitors. A friendly and competitive event for USWCA members who are 55 years of age and above. Games are eight ends and the maximum number of games played is two per day. Team entries are finalized by lottery. Hearty congratulations to all the teams in this competition and good luck to all.

Women's Bonspiels mean the opportunity for USWCA member clubs and USWCA members to enjoy and participate in women's Circuit events across the country. More information on joining the Circuit or entering a Circuit Bonspiel is available on this website.

I would like to encourage all curlers who have been curling for five years or less to consider participation in a Five Year and Under Bonspiel. The East Region Five and Under was held at Cape Cod last weekend but other regions will be hosting their bonspiels in December, January, February, and March. The Wisconsin Region will host two Five and Under Events this season, an Open Bonspiel at the Centerville Curling Club (December 2-4) and a Women's Event hosted by the Blackhawk Curling Club (February 24-26). Five and Under Bonspiels in Central, West I, and West II, are all Open Events. This event holds special meaning to me. My first service to the USWCA was as a Wisconsin committee member when this was a new and fledgling committee. I curled in the first Wisconsin Region Five and Under Women's and served as a Bonspiel Co-Chair for the Fourth Wisconsin Five and Under held at Kettle Moraine Curling Club.

The February Call to Meeting information will be posted on the website in December. Take a minute and bookmark the USWCA website on your computer and stay informed and up to date.

Welcome to another great year of curling.

Summer Message from the USWCA President

(August 31, 2016) "The Mission of the USWCA is to develop, nurture, and promote the sport of curling among today's Women and Youth"

Very soon I will have the pleasure of welcoming many USWCA members to the organization's Fall Meeting in Pewaukee, Wisconsin. Women attending these meetings are among those members who comprise the governance of the USWCA. The Member Club Representatives, Committee Chairs, Elected Officers, and Committee Members represent a diverse group of individuals accomplishing much work on behalf of the USWCA. They work on behalf of the entire membership to fulfill the goals spelled out in our Mission Statement. Although a good deal of work is accomplished at these meetings, the work done in between meetings is also crucial in keeping the USWCA the vibrant and strong organization it is today. For sixty-nine years the women of the USWCA have kept the organization current and relevant, strong and enduring. With this in mind we share our many talents and ideas, maintain the work ethic, and also enjoy the amazing camaraderie that is the USWCA.

Mindful of the work that we do as an organization, I would be remiss if I did not mention the work that has taken place since your new slate of officers assumed their positions May 1. Judi Page (Secretary), Nancy Wilhelm (Meeting Coordinator), Dae Jean Jahnke (webmaster and assistant to all), Dawn Gutro (1st VP), Martha Mazzarella (2nd VP), Tracy Lawless (Treasurer), and Lisa Johnson (Comptroller) have all done a wonderful job over the summer months to prepare us for the work and enjoyment of the upcoming season. These ladies have dedicated much time and talent and can now share with all the statement: "how I spent my summer vacation". On a serious note they are a part of what makes us the prestigious group that we are.

I would like to welcome many members to new positions in the organization and I heartily thank them for stepping up to fill the roles that they have been asked to take on. This diverse group of the women, filling the many roles that make up the USWCA, give us the needed strength to work through the issues at hand and to meet the challenges ahead.

I am honored to serve as 69th President of the USWCA. I look forward to the year ahead.

2016 USWCA National Women's Bonspiel

(March 4, 2016) Congratulations to the first event winners, the Roessler rink from the Centerville Curling Club in Galesville, WI. The team members, pictured here left to right, were skip Laura Roessler, vice Sara Hein, second Elyse Sorenson, and lead Rhonda Adams.

2015 USWCA Senior Women's National Bonspiel

(December 10, 2015)

Congratulations to the team from Kettle Moraine for winning the 34th annual Senior Women's Bonspiel held in Belfast, Maine. Pictured left to right are skip Judy Maier, vice Carol Stevenson, second Flip Flemming, and lead Mary Rasmussen. Congratulations are also in order for the team from Albany which laid an eight ender during the bonspiel. The team was comprised of the skip Marilyn Goldstien, vice Wendy Berger, second Joy Campisano, and lead Ruth Horton.

The 2015 Incoming Friendship Tour

2015 USWCA Women's National Bonspiel

(March 1, 2015) By Susan Tortorelli, On Site Chair

The 67th USWCA National Bonspiel was held at the Detroit Curling Club in Ferndale, Michigan February 9 - 15. Tough weather on the east coast challenged the teams from New York, Massachusetts, and Maine. But everyone arrived safely in Michigan to be greeted by sub zero temperatures. The bonspiel kicked off with a Kit Party on Wednesday night with an appetizer and dessert table prepared by the members of the Detroit Curling Club. The curling competition commenced on Thursday morning at 7:30 AM and ended with the finals on Sunday at 1 PM. On Sunday, the curling house was filled with the music of a 6 piece pipe band and drummer. All teams were piped onto the ice by this band where a toast was offered to all the women who came "To Curl In The Name Of Love".

Congratulations to the First Event Winners from Exmoor CC, Highland Park, IL(pictured, left to right): skip Marcy Calaway, vice Tracy Lawless, second Frances Calcutt, and lead Elizabeth Demers. For all results, go to the 2015 National Women's Bonspiel page.

2014 USWCA Senior Women's National Bonspiel

(November 26, 2014) Congratulations to the team from the Madison Curling Club on winning the 33rd annual Senior Women's National Bonspiel. Pictured left to right, skip Cindy Godar, vice Star Pfiffner, second Kathy Bodine, and lead Linda Fonger came out on top of the 24 team field. The event was held at the Green Bay Curling Club in Green Bay, Wisconsin. For more information and to review all the results, please go to the Senior Women's Bonspiel 2014 page.

USWCA Regional Liaisons

(October 10, 2014) by Donna K. Pearson

Promoting the sport of curling throughout the United States, the USWCA strives to enhance communication among our nation's Curling Clubs. One source the organization utilizes in providing direct communication is Member Club Representatives or Regional Liaisons.

Each USWCA Club elects a Representative and within each region one Representative serves as the Liaison. Area Liaisons strive to:

Establish personal connections linking the individual clubs and their Representative with the USWCA organization;